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Elimination of Pre­scribed Industrial Waste

The AISF, in conjunction with the AIG and EPA, has commenced a project on the recovery and recycling of chromic acid in the electroplating industry. The intention is to establish recovery technology to reduce and ultimately eliminate sludge and filter cake dispos­al to landfill. This currently costs our member com­panies a great deal of money and it will increase further in the future.

Member companies will be contacted by the project contracted company, Hy­der Consulting, to commence gather­ing information. The results of this information will be used to determine useful recovery / re­cycling technologies.

The AISF will then assist participating companies in getting subsidised finan­cial assistance from the EPA HazWaste fund, to help cover the cost of imple­menting these initiatives.

Rob Legg organised a very successful technical information night on the re­duction of chromic acid waste in the plating industry in October of this year. A follow up session will be held early 2010.

For more information on how you can get involved, please contact Sharon at the AISF on 03 9416 2222.

Chemetall launches multi-million dollar technical centre

Chemetall (Australasia) Pty Ltd launched its new multi-million dollar technical centre in Bayswater, Mel­bourne on Wednesday 23 September with an official champagne opening

Addressing his guests, Grant Cruick­shank, Chemetall (Australasia) CEO, said: “This new building is a visual representation of the outstanding growth and success that Chemetall has enjoyed since coming to Australia 12 years ago. We are delighted with the results and I am sure I speak for the whole team when I say we cannot wait to move in.”

Peter Harrison, President of the Aus­tralian Institute of Surface Finishing, also spoke at the event. He said: “I would like to take this op­portunity to thank Chemetall and its staff for their long standing commit­ment to the Institute and representa­tion on its various committees. This new facility will enable Chemetall to continue its position as the industry leader, and provide its clients with the products and technical support to help them remain relevant and competitive in the challenging times we find ourselves in.”

AkzoNobel launches Interpon D1000 and Interpon TC
September not only established Gee­long and Melbourne Storm as premiers but also marked the most significant powder coatings event in 18 years when AkzoNobel launched its new res­idential architectural powder coating, Interpon D1000 and new General In­dustrial powder coating, Interpon TC.

Speaking of the launch, Phil Judde commented that “with a turn out of over 800 customers nationally, the launch was an outstanding success. We are delighted with customer feed­back on the new products, Interpon D1000 and Interpon TC, which both feature Particle Management Technol­ogy providing outstanding application properties and exceptional flow”